GUWAHATI, May 11: Ahead of starting his second innings as Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that the state’s “land, identity and future are non-negotiable” and his administration will free five lakh bighas (over 1.65 lakh acres) of land from encroachment in the next five years.
In a series of posts on X, Sarma listed out several poll promises and said the new BJP government will fulfil all those assurances in the coming period.
The stage is set for Sarma to make history by taking the oath as Assam’s chief minister for a second straight term on Tuesday, marking a formal start of an NDA government in the state for the third time in a row.
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“Assam’s land, identity and future are non-negotiable. After freeing 1.5 lakh bighas of land from encroachment, #NDA3.0 moves ahead with a firm resolve to reclaim 5 lakh more bighas for the people of Assam,” he said.
For the BJP-led NDA government, ‘Jati, Mati, Bheti’ (community, land, foundation) comes first, he added.
Sarma further said that for the last 10 years, the NDA government has worked for the holistic development of Assam’s tea garden workers, who are the backbone of the state’s 200-year-old tea legacy.
“In #NDA3.0, we will further strengthen the lives and livelihoods of every Cha Shramiks with a phased wage increase to Rs 500,” he added.
From April 1, the daily wages of tea garden workers was increased by Rs 30. Following this decision, wages in the Brahmaputra valley rose to Rs 280, and to Rs 258 in the Barak valley.
Sarma said ‘Housing for All’ has been a promise of the ‘Double-Engine’ government, which has “walked miles” in this direction.
“The coming 5 years will be no different; over 15 lakh people will get PMAY homes and be proud home owners in Viksit Assam. That’s the commitment of NDA 3.0,” he added.
The CM-designate said Assam’s farmers have always remained at the heart of the NDA government’s development journey.
“With enhanced support for marginal farmers, additional MSP backing and major assistance for modern farm infrastructure, the next five years will further strengthen the backbone of our annadatas,” he added.
Sarma also said that the NDA 3.0 will fuel ‘Atmanirbhar Assam’ with Rs 5 lakh entrepreneurship support to 10 lakh youths, leading to more jobs, stronger local growth and unstoppable support for dreamers and job creators.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister’s Office also posted a series of updates on social media highlighting the outgoing government’s activities and outlining the roadmap ahead.
“Building on the historic milestone of over 1.5 lakh appointments delivered in the first term under the leadership of Dr @himantabiswa, the roadmap for the upcoming tenure transitions toward a broader economic transformation,” it added.
The mission for the new term targets two lakh permanent appointments and empowers 10 lakh youth through large-scale entrepreneurship, securing the foundation of a prosperous and progressive Assam, it said.
The CMO further said, “Under the leadership of Dr. @himantabiswa, The rich civilisational legacy of Assam has found renewed strength through dedicated efforts to preserve and celebrate its timeless heritage.”
The 2026–31 vision takes this commitment further with landmark initiatives to safeguard sacred sites, amplify Assam’s cultural pride and build world-class heritage infrastructure that reflects the soul of the state, it added.
In the healthcare sector, the CMO claimed that Assam’s landscape underwent a major overhaul during the first term of Sarma, marked by a surge in medical infrastructure and services.
“The 2026-31 phase will further fortify the sector through additional medical colleges and specialised academic programs. This expansion ensures advanced clinical services and superior medical accessibility for every citizen,” it added.
Talking about infrastructure development, the CMO asserted that the first tenure of Sarma saw a “historic expansion” of Assam’s roads, bridges and aviation networks.
“The next five years will prioritise mega-investments in high-impact infrastructure to build a stronger foundation for future generations and a #ViksitAssam,” it added.
With special emphasis for education in remote tea garden areas in the outgoing period, the next five years will build up on this momentum with 100 more tea garden model schools, the CMO said. (PTI)
